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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

EU Picks New Fund Managers for €5 Billion Tech Investment

The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

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Mar 04 2026EDUCATION

Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Rubio Talks with Saudi Minister About Middle East Risks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the danger that Iran poses to peace in the region. They also talked about other recent events happening across the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Missile Claims Face Strong Doha Pushback

The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t

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Mar 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch

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Mar 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Week, New Shows: Pick Your Next Binge

The calendar flips to March and fresh titles arrive on Prime Video. Viewers now favor fast‑moving stories that keep the heart racing. Action and suspense are the main draws, so shows with bold plots climb to the top. One standout is “The Gray House. ” It tells a real‑life tale of women in Civil War

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Mar 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Audible Adds Big‑Name True Crime and Investigation Podcasts

Amazon’s audio platform is expanding its nonfiction lineup by merging several well‑known investigative shows under one banner. The move follows the company’s recent reorganization of its Wondery division, which had previously hosted popular series such as “Dr. Death” and “Over My Dead Body. ” Now, t

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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Chicago’s Arrests and Opioid Crisis: Do They Help or Push People Away?

The study looks at how police actions, especially arrests for opioid use, might affect overdose rates in Chicago. It asks whether stopping people in one area moves the problem to nearby neighborhoods or stops it altogether. Researchers map where arrests happen and compare those spots with overdos

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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

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